USDA: 2a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H1 - G2 Australia: 1 - 5
Care Level
medium
Height
0.3 - 1.2 m (1 - 4 ft)
Spread
0.3 - 1.8 m (1 - 6 ft)
Light
full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture
average to wet, well-drained
Soil Type
clay to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to neutral
Description
This plant is a thicket in form and has showy, matte, fine textured and evergreen foliage that is greyish aquamarine in colour.
Typical Uses
Bog, container and pond.
Special Characteristics
Equisetum hyemale tolerates wet sites, and is noted for being naturally resistant to disease and pests.
Cautions
When planning your garden, take into consideration that Equisetum hyemale (horsetail) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Equisetum hyemale (horsetail) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.
